Pope Leo XIV emerges as critic of Trump administration, considers scrapping 'just war' doctrine
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Konrad Yakabuski
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Pope Leo XIV, a year into his papacy, has emerged as a vocal critic of President Donald Trump's policies, particularly his "inhuman" crackdown on migrants, his approach to AI development, and most notably his decision to launch war on Iran. The Pope's criticism of the Iran conflict, where he stated Christ "is never on the side of those who once wielded the sword and today drop bombs," has drawn Trump's ire. The article explores how the Pope is considering scrapping the Vatican's "just war" theory, inspired by his disapproval of its use to provide moral cover for U.S.-led attacks on Iran, a move that could have significant historical implications.
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bskyPope Leo XIV emerges as critic of Trump administration, considers scrapping 'just war' doctrinetheglobeandmail.comKey quotes
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The first American pontiff has not been shy about taking on the 47th American president
Pope Leo XIV has emerged as a powerful critic of Donald Trump's 'inhuman' crackdown on migrants
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